Jekerkwartier in Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Hertogsmolen aan de Stadsmuur / The Duke’s Mill at the City Wall
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 26, 2023
1. Hertogsmolen aan de Stadsmuur / The Duke’s Mill at the City Wall Marker
After the people of Maastricht received the right to fortify their city from the Brabant Duke Henry I in 1229, an earthen defense wall was built around the city. The first city wall was built on the rampart in the second quarter of the 13th century with dark brown coal sandstone. The facade stone comes from the Hertogsmolen, which was located on the other side of the street until 1900. The translation of the Latin “annual verse” reads: 'Built as a malt mill, I rise upward'. The capital letters can also
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Erected by The ANWB, VVV, Zimmermanfonds.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1229.
Location. 50° 50.748′ N, 5° 41.418′ E. Marker is in Maastricht, Limburg. It is in Jekerkwartier. Marker is at the intersection of Achter de Molens and Grote Looiersstraat, on the left when traveling north on Achter de Molens. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Grote Looiersstraat 4, Maastricht, Limburg 6211 LK, Netherlands. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Stadsommuring / City Walls (within shouting distance of this marker); De Waalse of Franse kerk / The Walloon or French Church (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Eerste Stadsommuring / First City Wall (about 150 meters away); Non Sum Qualis Eram (about 150 meters away); Franciscanen- of Minderbroederskerk / Franciscan or “Little Brothers” Church (about 150 meters away); De Bisschopsmolen / The Bishop’s Mill (about 180 meters away); Nicolas Beaurieux (about 180 meters away); Huis in den Nieuwenhof / House on the Nieuwenhof (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Maastricht.
Also see . . . Hertogsmolen (mestreechtersteerke.nl, in Dutch)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 26, 2023
2. Hertogsmolen aan de Stadsmuur / The Duke’s Mill at the City Wall Marker - wide view
Looking north on Achter de Molens, on the wall of the building on the left, the facade stone is visible, with the marker just to the right of it, and then a remnant of the old city wall just beyond that.
Excerpt (in translation): House Number 5 at Achter de Molen in Maastricht was the Hertogsmolen (“Duke’s Mill”). This mill, built in 1099 and renovated in 1735, was unfortunately demolished in 1900. It was registered in the land registry in the name of Farmer Quirinus Schippers and served as a flour mill and malt mill. The existing facade stone behind the mills refers to the Hertogsmolen, which was located on the other side of the street until 1900.(Submitted on November 29, 2023.)
This Brabant grain mill was first mentioned in 1122, when Roman King Henry V confirmed the chapter as owner. The first wall from 1229 brought the mill within the city limits. After the authority of the lord of Brabant and the bishop of Liège was finally legally established in 1284, the mill became the property of the Duke of Brabant and in 1422 that of the Chapter of Saint Servatius. In 1426, the 'Duke's Malt Mill' was leased to the Brewers' Guild of the Poor Table of the Holy Spirit. From that time on, Maastricht brewers were obliged to have their malt ground at both mills. In 1446, the Hertogsmolen came fully into the possession of this guild, after which it was operated by the brewers for another three and a half centuries. The mill was completely renovated in 1734 (see facade stone with chronogram MaChIna braXanDIs eXUrgo strUCta farInIs (total: 1734). Literally: I rise, a new tool, for brewing (crushing)flour or: Built as a malt mill, I rise.Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 26, 20233. The Duke’s Mill facade stoneBelow the graphic is written in Latin: Machina braxandis exurgo structa farinis . Which as noted on the marker, translates to: Built as a malt mill, I rise upward. However, it can also be read as a “chronogram”, where the emphasized letters are recognized as Roman numerals - MaChIna braXanDIs eXUrgo strUCta farInIs - MCIXDIXVVCII - which according to various sources, equals the year 1734, the year the mill was renovated.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 28, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 51 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 28, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
